Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) Stock Price, News & Analysis $20.80 -0.04 (-0.19%) (As of 01:31 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$20.46▼$20.9250-Day Range$17.35▼$20.8452-Week Range$15.01▼$22.52Volume1,572 shsAverage Volume34,916 shsMarket Capitalization$305.80 millionP/E Ratio8.67Dividend Yield4.42%Price Target$22.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Sierra Bancorp MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.33 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside9.2% Upside$22.33 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.55% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.55Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.15Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$14,767 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth-4.71%From $2.55 to $2.43 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.27 out of 5 starsFinance Sector316th out of 782 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry57th out of 162 stocks 1.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSierra Bancorp has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $22.33, Sierra Bancorp has a forecasted upside of 9.2% from its current price of $20.46.Amount of Analyst CoverageSierra Bancorp has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.55% of the float of Sierra Bancorp has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSierra Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Sierra Bancorp has recently increased by 5.11%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 5.0 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipSierra Bancorp is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.45%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthSierra Bancorp has been increasing its dividend for 10 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Sierra Bancorp is 38.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Sierra Bancorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 37.86% next year. This indicates that Sierra Bancorp will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.3 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreSierra Bancorp has received a 36.72% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Cash withdrawal services", "Mortgage loans for corporations", "Corporate debit cards", "Recreational vehicle loans", "Consumer savings accounts provided by brick and mortar banks", and "Home equity loans" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Sierra Bancorp is -0.55. Previous Next 2.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSierra Bancorp has a news sentiment score of 0.15. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.62 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Sierra Bancorp this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for BSRR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Sierra Bancorp to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Sierra Bancorp insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $14,767.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders11.86% of the stock of Sierra Bancorp is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions55.51% of the stock of Sierra Bancorp is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Sierra Bancorp are expected to decrease by -4.71% in the coming year, from $2.55 to $2.43 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Sierra Bancorp is 8.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 115.86.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Sierra Bancorp is 8.53, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 47.98.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSierra Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 1.02. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Sierra Bancorp Stock (NASDAQ:BSRR)Sierra Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Bank of the Sierra that provides retail and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses in California. It accepts various deposit products, such as checking accounts, savings accounts, money market demand accounts, time deposits, retirement accounts, and sweep accounts. The company's loan products include agricultural, commercial, consumer, real estate, construction, and mortgage loans. It also offers automated teller machines; electronic point-of-sale payment alternatives; online and automated telephone banking services; and remote deposit capture and automated payroll services for business customers. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Porterville, California.Read More BSRR Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart BSRR Stock News HeadlinesDecember 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSierra Bancorp (NASDAQ:BSRR) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 56%December 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comSierra Bancorp (NASDAQ:BSRR) Short Interest Up 5.1% in NovemberDecember 11, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Is This The Most Overlooked Gold Investment Strategy of 2024?There is little debate on the potential of gold in the next year and decade. The real issue becomes - what's the best gold investment strategy today? Some investors are opting for a unique "royalty" alternative that outshines other options like holding gold bullion or investing in volatile mining stocks.December 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHead-To-Head Comparison: Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ:BSRR) vs. Enterprise Bancorp (NASDAQ:EBTC)November 23, 2023 | morningstar.comSierra Bancorp BSRROctober 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSierra Bancorp (NASDAQ:BSRR) Could Be A Buy For Its Upcoming DividendOctober 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSierra Bancorp (BSRR) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus EstimatesOctober 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSierra Bancorp's (NASDAQ:BSRR) Dividend Will Be $0.23December 11, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Is This The Most Overlooked Gold Investment Strategy of 2024?There is little debate on the potential of gold in the next year and decade. The real issue becomes - what's the best gold investment strategy today? Some investors are opting for a unique "royalty" alternative that outshines other options like holding gold bullion or investing in volatile mining stocks.October 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSierra Bancorp Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter and First Nine Months of 2023October 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSierra Bancorp (BSRR) Misses Q3 Earnings EstimatesOctober 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSierra Bancorp (BSRR) Reports Solid Q3 2023 Earnings and Year-to-Date Financial PerformanceSeptember 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Makes Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) a New Strong Buy StockSeptember 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShareholders in Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ:BSRR) are in the red if they invested five years agoSeptember 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com4 Reasons to Add Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) Stock to Your PortfolioAugust 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSierra Bancorp and Bank of the Sierra Name Natalia Coen Executive Vice President, Chief Risk OfficerAugust 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) Looks Ripe for Bottom FishingAugust 2, 2023 | msn.comSierra Bancorp (BSRR) Price Target Increased by 18.23% to 23.15July 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSierra Bancorp (NASDAQ:BSRR) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.23July 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSierra Bancorp Reports Improved Financial Results for Second Quarter and First Six Months of 2023July 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAnalysts Estimate Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out forMay 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWith 53% institutional ownership, Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ:BSRR) is a favorite amongst the big gunsApril 26, 2023 | msn.comKeefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) Market Perform RecommendationApril 26, 2023 | msn.comDA Davidson Upgrades Sierra Bancorp (BSRR)April 25, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comSierra Bancorp (BSRR) Receives a Hold from KBWApril 23, 2023 | msn.comSierra Bancorp (BSRR) Declares $0.23 DividendMarch 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSierra Bancorp (NASDAQ:BSRR) shareholders have endured a 23% loss from investing in the stock five years agoSee More Headlines Receive BSRR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Sierra Bancorp and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings10/23/2023Ex-Dividend for 11/14 Dividend10/30/2023Dividend Payable11/14/2023Today12/11/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)1/29/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryRegional Banks SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:BSRR CUSIP82620P10 CIK1130144 Webwww.sierrabancorp.com Phone(559) 782-4900Fax559-782-4994Employees487Year Founded1977Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$22.33 High Stock Price Target$24.00 Low Stock Price Target$21.00 Potential Upside/Downside+9.2%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.40 Trailing P/E Ratio8.53 Forward P/E Ratio8.02 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$33.66 million Net Margins19.15% Pretax Margin25.35% Return on Equity11.61% Return on Assets0.96% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.27 Current Ratio0.66 Quick Ratio0.66 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$134.19 million Price / Sales2.24 Cash Flow$2.70 per share Price / Cash Flow7.58 Book Value$20.12 per share Price / Book1.02Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares14,702,000Free Float12,958,000Market Cap$300.80 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.97 Social Links Metaverse Stocks And Why You Can't Ignore ThemThinking about investing in Meta, Roblox, or Unity? Click the link to learn what streetwise investors need to know about the metaverse and public markets before making an investment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Kevin J. McPhaill (Age 50)President, CEO & Director Comp: $1.13MMr. Christopher G. Treece (Age 54)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $627.66kMs. Jennifer A. Johnson (Age 60)Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer Comp: $604.29kMr. Michael W. Olague (Age 67)Executive VP & Chief Banking Officer Comp: $634.89kMr. Hugh F. Boyle (Age 63)Executive VP & Chief Credit Officer Comp: $674.9kMs. Cindy L. Dabney (Age 63)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer Ms. Natalia CoenExecutive VP & Chief Risk OfficerAlexandra BlazarSecretaryMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBridgewater BancsharesNASDAQ:BWBCitizens & NorthernNASDAQ:CZNCFirst of Long IslandNASDAQ:FLICWest BancorporationNASDAQ:WTBAMidWestOne Financial GroupNASDAQ:MOFGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSusan M AbundisSold 788 sharesTotal: $14,767.12 ($18.74/share)American Century Companies Inc.Bought 2,813 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 0.772%Deutsche Bank AGSold 7,521 shares on 11/24/2023Ownership: 0.028%Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc.Bought 2,753 shares on 11/17/2023Ownership: 0.168%The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Sold 12,999 shares on 11/15/2023Ownership: 2.995%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions BSRR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Sierra Bancorp stock right now? 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sierra Bancorp in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" BSRR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BSRR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View BSRR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Sierra Bancorp's stock price target for 2024? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Sierra Bancorp's stock. Their BSRR share price targets range from $21.00 to $24.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $22.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BSRR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have BSRR shares performed in 2023? Sierra Bancorp's stock was trading at $21.24 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BSRR shares have decreased by 3.7% and is now trading at $20.46. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Sierra Bancorp? Sierra Bancorp saw a increase in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 72,000 shares, an increase of 5.1% from the October 31st total of 68,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 24,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.9 days. Currently, 0.6% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Sierra Bancorp's Short Interest. When is Sierra Bancorp's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, January 29th 2024. View our BSRR earnings forecast. How were Sierra Bancorp's earnings last quarter? Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ:BSRR) posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October, 23rd. The financial services provider reported $0.68 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.67 by $0.01. The financial services provider earned $50.15 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $35.83 million. Sierra Bancorp had a net margin of 19.15% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.61%. How often does Sierra Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Sierra Bancorp? Sierra Bancorp declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, October 20th. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 31st will be given a dividend of $0.23 per share on Tuesday, November 14th. This represents a $0.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.50%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, October 30th. Read our dividend analysis for BSRR. Is Sierra Bancorp a good dividend stock? Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ:BSRR) pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.45%. BSRR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 10 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 38.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BSRR will have a dividend payout ratio of 37.86% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for BSRR. What other stocks do shareholders of Sierra Bancorp own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Sierra Bancorp investors own include Verizon Communications (VZ), Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), PacWest Bancorp (PACW), AbbVie (ABBV), Chevron (CVX), Cedar Fair (FUN), Kohl's (KSS), Lakeland Bancorp (LBAI), Matthews International (MATW) and Marcus (MCS). Who are Sierra Bancorp's major shareholders? Sierra Bancorp's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Private Management Group Inc. (4.41%), The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (2.99%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (2.17%), FMR LLC (1.09%), American Century Companies Inc. (0.77%) and Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.36%). Insiders that own company stock include Cindy L Dabney, Gordon T Woods, James C Holly, Julie G Castle, Laurence S Dutto, Michael Olague, Michael Olague, Michele M Gil and Susan M Abundis. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Sierra Bancorp? Shares of BSRR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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